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Our editorial team analyzed 211 nursing homes in GA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in GA
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Georgia average is: 54.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other GA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 211 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Keysville Nursing Home & Rehab provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Blythe, GA. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the home may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight. The home has 64 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Donna Davis serves as administrator. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, not long term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly.
Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center offers memory care, skilled nursing, palliative care, and hospice services in Ideal, Georgia. Supervised memory care accommodations assist individuals living with cognitive decline, while palliative and hospice programs deliver specialized comfort care for complex medical needs and end-of-life support.
Administrator Cathy Green oversees the 88-bed center, which maintains an 89% occupancy rate and logs an average of 3 hours and 44 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Staff remain present around the clock, supported by an on-staff physician for internal medical oversight.
Rehabilitation capabilities include physical, occupational, speech, and restorative therapies to maintain mobility and functional skills, alongside mental health and transition care programs. Payment acceptance covers Medicare for qualifying short-term care as well as direct private pay.
Interested individuals evaluating specialized dementia care or ongoing medical oversight can contact Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center to inquire about space availability, discuss financial coverage, or schedule a visit.
Overview of Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab offers nursing home and assisted living care in Sandersville, Georgia. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support and help with daily needs, while assisted living helps residents with everyday tasks as they continue managing their own routines. Having both care types can suit someone whose needs may increase over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as those needs change.
The home has 60 beds and accepts Medicare and private pay, giving families two payment paths for covered or privately funded care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Karen McMichael serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 59 indicates a somewhat walkable area, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain errands independently.
Overview of Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tucker, GA offers memory care and skilled nursing. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Rehabilitation services support a resident working toward recovery or improved daily function during care, so the combination may suit someone whose needs change over time.
The community has 100 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident across the nursing team. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help with an eligible longer stay when savings may not cover it, and private pay means paying directly.
Free beautician and barber services at the Esteem Salons five days a week give residents access to grooming on site. A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby trips independently. Baren Akers serves as the administrator.
Magnolia Manor Methodist Nursing Care offers a full continuum of care in Americus, Georgia, spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private housing paired with community amenities, while assisted living helps residents manage daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication routines in individual apartments. Dedicated memory care units feature secured environments for safety, and respite admissions provide temporary stays when primary family caregivers need time off.
Administrator Angela Kay High leads the 238-bed property. Daily nurse staffing records show an average of 3 hours and 19 minutes of direct nursing time per resident. On-site short-term rehabilitation services support individuals recovering after a hospital stay, while spiritual life programming includes regular religious services.
A 73 walk score makes the surrounding area very walkable for routine outings, and community-arranged transportation is available. Payment models cover Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private funding.
Interested families looking for local senior living options can contact Magnolia Manor Methodist Nursing Care to check room availability, review care programs, or schedule a personal visit.
Overview of Heritage Inn of Barnesville Health and Rehab
Heritage Inn of Barnesville Health and Rehab’s license in Barnesville, GA, lists nursing home care and assisted living. Of the two, assisted living is the lighter, help with the daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space. Nursing home care is where skilled nursing enters, listed here as 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Services.
One hundred and seventeen beds are licensed, and short-term rehabilitation covers a resident working back from an illness or an injury. The therapies named for it are Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Therapy. Hospice Services and a Transition Care Program are on the same list.
Nursing time against one resident’s day totals 3 hours and 21 minutes. Three payment routes are named. Medicaid is there for the stretch after private money is gone, and Medicare is there for the short skilled course a hospital discharge opens rather than for a permanent move.
The administrator’s name on file is Donna Stefano. Fifty-five is the area’s Walk Score, somewhat walkable, and part of the errand list stays within reach for somebody without a car.
Overview of East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing
East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing is a nursing home in Marietta, GA, offering rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Promoting a warm and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Housekeeping, laundry, and well-balanced meals, along with 24-hour comprehensive medical care, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also follows a resident-centered approach to care, ensuring residents receive the utmost attention and care based on their needs and preferences.
Stretching exercises, social events, and a variety of activities foster engagement and help residents stay active. Residents can also focus on their recovery and wellness with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and a lively dining room. Situated along Johnson Ferry Road, near a bank, restaurants, and shops, the community guarantees quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Georgia, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.
A.g. Rhodes is a 138-bed nursing home in Marietta, Georgia, offering memory care and skilled nursing. It opened in 1903 and has 92% occupancy.
A.g. Rhodes may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, as well as a resident who needs a short-term rehabilitation stay. Care includes long-term senior care, therapy and rehabilitation, senior activities, music therapy, and horticultural therapy.
Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, including 1 hour and 35 minutes from licensed RNs and LPNs. Payment options include Medicare and private pay, and the neighborhood has a Walk Score of 91 out of 100.
Camellia Gardens of Life Care is a nursing home in Thomasville, GA, offering skilled nursing. Licensed nurses provide care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support recovery within the same care setting. Together, these services may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight alongside rehabilitation services.
The community has 83 beds. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.
Nurse staffing totals 3 hours 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Residents can receive grooming services through the on site beauty salon and barber shop, while the community re entry program supports transitions back into community living. Rhod Fenelus serves as the administrator.
Muscogee Manor & Rehab Center is a dependable senior care provider, based in Columbus, GA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Residents here can rest easy knowing that an exceptional care team consisting of RNs, LPNs, social service workers, and therapists work together to offer residents comprehensive services tailored to their individual needs. The community aims to help residents recover from certain conditions and maintain the highest level of functionality to continue living independently through excellent physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
Committed to helping its residents enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle, the community offers a broad array of activities and programs for their social, physical, and spiritual well-being, guaranteeing a well-rounded lifestyle. Here, residents feel comfortable and secure in a nurturing environment that allows them to maintain their independence, autonomy, and dignity while benefiting from a wide array of services and support.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.6/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Georgia
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Georgia?
Assisted living in Georgia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Georgia Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Georgia Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 211 nursing homes in Georgia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Georgia?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Georgia, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Georgia?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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